1998 Holden Clubsport vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Clubsport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Clubsport would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Holden Clubsport is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Holden Clubsport (583 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (288 Nm). This means 1998 Holden Clubsport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS. 2007 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Clubsport has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Clubsport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Clubsport | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Holden | Lexus |
Model | Clubsport | IS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 211 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 288 Nm |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |